KWKS
Full power TV station · Colby, Kansas
KWKS is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Colby, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 16 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About KWKS
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 464 kW effective radiated power, KWKS runs more power than 59% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 383 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 52% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 16 cities and towns in our guide with about 30,300 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Colby, KS |
| Tower location | 39.24194, -101.36111 |
| Effective radiated power | 464 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 162115 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWKS
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby, KS | 20 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Goodland, KS | 20 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Oakley, KS | 28 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Sharon Springs, KS | 32 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Atwood, KS | 43 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Saint Francis, KS | 43 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Burlington, CO | 49 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Hoxie, KS | 50 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Gove, KS | 51 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Leoti, KS | 53 mi | 360° N | Good |
| Benkelman, NE | 57 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Tribune, KS | 57 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Scott City, KS | 58 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Oberlin, KS | 60 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Cheyenne Wells, CO | 61 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Trenton, NE | 67 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWKS transmitter tower?
KWKS broadcasts from a tower at 39.2419, -101.3611, near Colby, KS. It is licensed to Colby, Kansas.
How far does KWKS broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 76 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWKS with an antenna?
About 30,300 people live in the 16 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWKS?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWKS tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.